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so much to 
do with getting a good stand of clover. 
Hoffman customers expect and get, truly 
the choice of the available seed. Seed 
from dependable sources. Tested seed, 
that shows freedom from foul weeds. And 
seed of sound growth. True, this requires 
constant watching and most careful selec- 
tion. But that’s our job here . . . trying to 
supply you with the seed that will do 
your crop-job right. 
Your reliance upon this Hoffman Qual- 
ity clover seed, coupled with proper ap- 
plication of lime where needed, careful 
manuring and fertilizing—will provide your 
best sort of clover-crop insurance. Inocu- 
lation of seed just before sowing is another 
definite factor toward your top success. 
“‘CUMBERLAND” the Strain to 
Resist Clover Disease 
This year affords the opportunity for more 
Hoffman patrons to sow Cumberland Red 
Clover seed than in former years. Ar- 
rangements have been made for a greater 
supply . . . certainly not a large one... 
quick orders are urged. Replacements may 
not be possible later. 
“Cumberland” is a strain of Red Clover 
bred to resist attacks of “stem spot” 
(anthracnose) disease. It has met with 
increasing success among Hoffman patrons. 
One 4-year series of New Jersey tests 
averaged better than three tons of hay 
per acre, an increase of 19 to 32 per cent 
over other competing strains. With proper 
management, Cumberland was __ there 
shown capable of furnishing a good stand 
for two years of hay cutting after the seed- 
ing year. Its good yield and long life tend 
to increase its popularity—and greatly off- 
setting its extra cost. 
Waste 
At least 43 million tons of phosphorus, potas- 
sium, nitrogen (the principal ingredients of com- 
mercial fertilizer) are wasted in the United States 
each year through unchecked soil erosion. 



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“MAMMOTH” for Thinner Sok" 
Larger Growth, Longer Life 
With this year’s seed supply more liberal 
than sometimes, more acres may be sown 
to Mammoth (sometimes called Sapling) 
Clover. The following facts may be help- 
ful to some patrons not yet acquainted 
with its merits. 
Makes heavier top growth than regular 
red clover. Is preferred for the poorer, 
more sandy soils. Just one crop of hay 
can be harvested in a season, since it does 
not recover quickly. On the other hand, 
Mammoth is generally longer-lived than 
is the regular red clover. That may ac- 
count for its presence in many pasture 
mixtures. Cultural methods are generally 
the same for both. 
CLOVER NEEDS INOCULATION 
Be sure to use Hoffman Inoculant on all 
clover sown on your farm... for better 
stands .. . greater soil-improvement value 
. . . good crops from less seed per acre. 
Nitrogen is the most expensive element 
in bought fertilizers . . . cheapest when 
added to the soil by inoculated clover 
and other legumes. 
Hoffman Inoculant is a pure, live cul- 
ture. Inoculate seed shortly before sowing. 
Chop It Fine 
Fine chopping is essential for good grass silage. 
Usually a one-fourth-inch cut is recommended, 
but a half-inch is satisfactory when the grass 
carries about 65 per cent moisture. Fine chop- 
ping is especially important for grass that is 
slightly overwilted or that is cut late. Many 
of the old silage cutters do not cut grass short 
enough for best results. 
Alfalfa Tips 
Preparation of a firm seedbed for alfalfa will 
save seed. Competition to alfalfa seedlings may 
be reduced by using the companion grain crop 
for pasture, hay, or silage. Lodging of the com- 
panion grain is the most serious threat to alfalfa 
seedlings; always use a lodging-resistant variety. 
Clipping in the seedling year is inadvisable un- 
less the field is extremely weedy. 

